Westcott Eyelighter 3 | Silver/Black & Sunlight/White

The Eyelighter 3 by Westcott is an exceptional reflector that incorporates reversible silver/black and sunlight/white materials. This product enables the creation of stunning clamshell lighting using just one light source. Its arc-shaped design is tailored to align with the natural curvature of the human eye, producing smooth catchlights without any undesirable shapes or gaps. The framework is equipped with a reliable quick-lock mechanism, featuring a simple push-and-release button for efficient setup and dismantling. Tension rods ensure that the reflective fabric is stretched tightly, optimizing the light output.

Three fabric surfaces are provided for the purpose of reflecting studio or ambient light, along with a black fabric option for light blocking. The process of changing the fabrics is straightforward, as the reversible white/sunlight fabric can be easily stacked on the silver base fabric using hook-and-loop tape.

Among these options, silver is the most favored fabric due to its unique appearance. It generates a highly specular light that effectively fills in nearly all shadows beneath the chin and nose, resulting in a pronounced highlight in the eyes. The white fabric, on the other hand, offers a gentle, subtle fill while preserving some shadows under the chin and nose, thereby enhancing the dimensionality of the subject's face. The eye highlights produced with this fabric are less intense and appear more natural. The sunlight fabric, characterized by its slightly warmer tones, also creates a specular light. The combination of gold and silver materials imparts a warm glow to skin tones, making it particularly suitable for subjects with brown and green eyes.

The Eyelighter 3 features a tiltable support spine that can be attached to a standard light stand. With a tilting range of 74°, it enables precise control over the light's direction. This device is also suitable for outdoor use in conjunction with natural light. Collaborating with photographer Larry Peters, Westcott has developed an ideal solution for managing high-contrast reflective lighting. Unlike flat reflectors that can produce unappealing catchlights in the eyes of subjects, the Eyelighter 3 has been designed with a reflector that mirrors the curvature of the human eye, enhancing the quality of light. Weighing 6.8 lb, the robust aluminum frame ensures durability while remaining lightweight. The dimensions of the curved reflector are 54.5 x 24.8 x 21.2" when fully assembled, and it conveniently collapses to 33" for easy storage in the provided padded carry case.

• The original curved reflector has been redesigned for faster setup
  
  
• Large clamshell-style lighting tool for portraits and headshots
  
  
• Create stunning beauty lighting with a seamless curved catchlight
  
  
• Includes reflective silver, white, and sunlight fabrics
  
  
• Silver surface reflects a specular light with high contrast
  
  
• White surface reflects soft, natural tones
  
  
• Sunlight surface reflects warm glow
  
  
• Easily change fabrics using hook-and-loop fastener
  
  
• Secure locking framework for fast and easy assembly
  
  
• Locking tilter adds versatility and greater lighting control
  
  
• Durable construction with aluminum frame
  
  
• Includes padded travel case for storage